Crime & Safety
Suspect Wanted in Violent Bed-Stuy Rape Attempt
Man grabbed, punched victim in local playground after midnight last weekend.
Police are searching for a suspect wanted for an attempted sexual assault in Bed-Stuy Nov. 9.
At around midnight, Nov. 9, the suspect approached a 20-year-old woman walking near the intersection of Patchen Avenue and Madison Street.
He grabbed her and dragged her into a nearby playground before throwing her to the ground and punched her repeatedly, stealing $60. He then threw his victim against a fence in the park and attempted to rape her, investigators said, before fleeing.
The suspect is described as 5'9", with hazel eyes and a medium skin tone, police said. He was wearing blue pants and a hooded sweatshirt at the time of the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit tips at the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.
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